Black Heels That Go With Everything: Pumps, Slingbacks and Sandals

Black Heels That Go With Everything: Pumps, Slingbacks and Sandals

Black heels are the pair that carries an outfit from day to night. This edit sorts the best of them by shape, from kitten heels to platforms. Choose the height you can really walk in and build around it.

The black heels to own

A good pair of black heels works with every dress, suit and pair of jeans in the closet. The shape you pick sets the mood, whether that is a sleek pointed pump or a chunky platform. This edit groups black heels by style so it is easy to choose one.

Four black heels: a Louboutin pump, a Saint Laurent slingback, a Tory Burch sandal and a Manolo Blahnik kitten heel

Pumps, plus one mule

I like the clean lines here, but one pair is a mule: the STAUD Sebastian Mule leaves the heel open. I would treat it as the easy slip-on in the group and choose a closed pump when I want a more held-in fit.

Pointed pumps

The pointed pump is the classic, and it looks best with tailoring and midi skirts. A mid-height heel makes it easy to wear all day.

Slingbacks

Slingbacks leave the heel open and feel lighter than a full pump. They are the easiest black heel to wear with a dress.

Pointed slingbacks

A pointed toe and a thin strap make these look sharp with trousers.

Heeled sandals and mules

Strappy sandals and heeled mules are the evening version. Pair them with a slip dress or wide-leg trousers.

Sandals for a simple outfit

These are the pairs to pick when the outfit is simple and the shoe is the accent.

Platform heels

Platforms give height without the strain. They are comfortable enough for a long night.

Glossy and sculptural heels

These sit outside the classic shapes: patent platforms, sculpted heels and a few glossy slingbacks. Each one still works with a full black outfit or a bright one.

Kitten heels

Kitten heels are the low, polished option. They are easy to walk in and look good with almost everything.

Low and mid heels for long days

Low and mid-height pumps and slingbacks for days that run from a desk to dinner. They are the pairs you forget you are wearing.

Making black heels work every day

Pick the heel height you can walk in for a full evening. Keep the rest of the outfit simple and the shoe will do the work. If you want to keep browsing, I also put together Heels and YSL Heels.